Tito Vilanova backs Lionel Messi to make the difference against Bayern Munich

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Messi was overshadowed at the Allianz Arena a week agoPIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOUAFP/Getty Images

Scott Rutherford

Last updated at 12:01AM, May 1 2013

Tito Vilanova is sure that Lionel Messi will “have things to say” as Barcelona attempt to make Champions League history against Bayern Munich tonight.

Messi was overshadowed at the Allianz Arena a week ago during Bayern’s 4-0 win in the semi-final, first leg and Barcelona need to stage the greatest fightback in the history of the competition to make the final at Wembley on May 25.

The Argentina forward has been troubled by a hamstring injury, but he came off the bench and scored in a 2-2 draw with Athletic Bilbao at the weekend. “The more in form he is,